The Central Michigan Chippewas (20-9, 9-7 MAC) wrap up their home schedule at McGuirk Arena against the Northern Illinois Huskies (13-16, 6-10 MAC). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.
Northern Illinois Huskies at Central Michigan Chippewas ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last game. The Chippewas fell to the Toledo Rockets, 80-68, while the Huskies were defeated by the Eastern Michigan Eagles, 75-69.
Northern Illinois forced Eastern Michigan into a turnover percentage of 21.3 (above their season average of 17.6) while Central Michigan had a much better free throw rate (0.213 vs. 0.048). Central Michigan received a boost from Shawn Roundtree, who contributed 22 points. Eugene German, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Northern Illinois with 22 points.
In their first matchup this year, Kevin McKay led the Chippewas to a 78-69 win. He notched a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Central Michigan’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Northern Illinois. The Chippewas had a rate of 0.241, while the Huskies posted a mark of 0.078.
The physical Central Michigan offense could be getting to the charity stripe a lot in this matchup. The Chippewas currently rank 24th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.287, while Northern Illinois is among the nation’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 277th-ranked FTA rate of 0.257).
Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Central Michigan Chippewas Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Central Michigan, ATS Winner – Central Michigan, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Central Michigan ranks 35th in rebounds per game (38.5) while Northern Illinois ranks 188th (34.7).
- The Chippewas average 13.2 assists per game, which ranks 148th in the NCAA. The Huskies rank 191st in assists allowed per game (13.9).
- The Chippewas rank 33rd in steals per game (7.8) while the Huskies rank 178th (5.6).
- Central Michigan ranks 131st in three pointers attempted per game (23.0) while Northern Illinois ranks 265th (19.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Chippewas’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.6, down from 6.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 66.8 points per game (6.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.0 points per game (0.9 above their season average).